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Rikon 70-500 Woodfast Lathe (20" x 36")
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Product Ranking
| Group |
Average Grade |
Grade Rank |
Average Price |
Price Rank |
| Lathes |
B |
21 |
$2037.13 |
51 |
| Large |
B |
7 |
$2491.99 |
6 |
| Rikon |
B |
4 |
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The 70-500 is ranked 21th among 83 Lathes and seventh among 11 Large Lathes. The average price of is $2491.99 and the Rikon 70-500 Woodfast Lathe (20" x 36") is sixth in price. It is 51th among Lathes at $2037.13. It is the fourth ranked product among 13 in the Rikon brand.
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Reviews
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by Researchgirl
FWW rated the torque and stability of this machine both as excellent. According to the tester, this Rikon lathe (like the Powermatic 3520B, rated Best Overall in this tool test) moved no more than 0.005-in. until a speed of greater than 500 rpm. This means that the lathe won't move when turning a large bowl. Also, there was no speed loss even when 40 lbs. was applied on the brake-and-lever setup. FWW's major complaint was that the tool rest moved 1/4-in. in the hammer test, more than all the other machines tested. This was due to a weak and undersized locking lever.
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